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Shanmuga Sundar Dhanabalan

Also known as: Researcher|Engineer|Academician

La Trobe University, RMIT University, Anna University Chennai, Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology, University of Chile, Shanmuganathan Engineering College

ORCID iD 0000-0001-5539-3380
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Dr. Shanmuga Sundar Dhanabalan is an accomplished researcher with a proven track record in designing, developing, and translating micro- and nano-scale devices. His primary objective is to advance the field of medical and healthcare by creating next-generation products that enhance the quality of life and well-being, making a significant contribution to society.
He currently leads a team ‘Wearable and Connected Sensors’ at Functional Materials and Microsystems Research Group, RMIT University, with a focus on materials, flexible and stretchable devices, wearables, optics, and photonics. He secured a competitive Postdoctoral Fellowship from the Chilean government from 2018 to 2021. In 2021, he joined RMIT University, Melbourne.
His research work has led to securing grants from Australian government research schemes, such as the
Cooperative Research Centres Projects, the ARC Research Hub for Connected Sensors for Health, Victorian Medical Research Acceleration Fund, and the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre's Commercialisation Fund. He is currently working with industry partners such as nthalmic and Sleeptite and is actively involved in the design, development plans, testing, and commercialization of the products.

Employment

  • La Trobe University Senior Lecturer & ARC Industry fellow
    2024 - Present
  • RMIT University Researcher & Theme Leader
    2021 - 2024
  • RMIT University Visiting Research Fellow
    2019 - 2021
  • University of Chile ​Investigator Post-doc (FONDECYT N-3180089)
    2018 - 2021
  • Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science Sr Assistant Professor
    2017 - 2018
  • PSG College of Technology Assistant Professor
    2016 - 2017
  • Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology Teaching & Research Associate
    2013 - 2016
  • Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology Assistant Professor
    2012 - 2012

Education

  • Anna University Chennai Doctor of Philosophy
    2013 - 2017
  • Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology Master of Engineering
    2010 - 2012
  • Shanmuganathan Engineering College Bachelor of Engineering
    2006 - 2010

Projects & Funding

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